Learn to work together

It's Love Bug season here and they are everywhere. Thank goodness they don't bite or it would be scary instead of just creepy. I watch them land and take off over and over again only to stop just long enough to take a few steps to rest their wings. You can see the difference in those that had been together for a while. Much like being married for a long while they had learned to work together as they were on their journey through our town it was effortless. Those that were newly bound together were not getting very far when they were trying to each be the leader going in different directions. Soon they realized if they took turns leading and carrying the heavy load they could enjoy the scenery as they went on their Life's Journey.

"Just because" ...Then and Now

"Just Because" Now....Just because that is what is supposed to happen does not mean that it will happen. Just because you earned it does not mean you will get it. Just because you deserve it does not mean that you will get what you deserve. Just because it's the right thing to do does not mean they will do the right thing. "Just because back" then.... Just because I said so. Just because that is the way it is. Just because you want it does not mean you will get it. Just because it's the right thing to do. Just because if it was you then you would want someone to do it for you.

What a difference " 't " makes

Believing you CAN is the first step to getting anything done. Believing you CAN'T means you will never get up and make any effort at all to get it done. Saying "I CAN" means you will. Saying "I CAN'T " means you won't. What a big difference adding "'T" makes. Give yourself a chance to try before you say it can't be done. There are many things that we use everyday that was once an Idea that someone had that others said just can't be done. Simply because they believed that they could and did not listen to those who said it can't be done they kept trying till they did it.

Greeted by the neighborhood animals and insects

Just like people choose which state and which city to live in so too do the animals and insects. Depending on where you live you will figure out real quick what your neighborhood has to adapt to live with the animals and insects who also call it home. In Maine the first bite from a black fly that leaves blood dripping from the wound let's you know that you don't go outside when it's their time. The deer were a beautiful sight but the skunks that came out at night you knew to get out of his sight because of his smell not his bite. One thing is for sure Happiness is just a state of mind no matter what state you live in.

Instead of getting angry she said Thank You

I have seen money and greed turn Humans into savage wolves. Most Business Owners would not take a chance to lose a sale to stand up for a Grandmother who's grandson had been verbally disrespectful to her as they shopped. Yesterday at my favorite local second hand shop the owner did just that. As they reached the counter with their purchases the grandson selected a candy bar then threw it down and told his grandmother you can buy me that too. The owner threw the candy bar across the room and said nothing on this counter will I sell to your grandmother till you apologize for how you have treated her while you have been here. The grandmother could have walked out angrily never to return instead she said "thank you."

It will turn into an avalanche

When you get stuck waiting use your time to explore ideas you never have time to think through. It's a good time to plan the details for the weekend or the vacation that you dream of taking one day. Whatever you do keep your mind occupied with thoughts you choose to explore. Even watching a fly as he explores the room will keep you from letting the thought of how long you are waiting turn into an avalanche of all the negative thoughts of what you could be using the time to do instead of waiting because once the avalanche starts you will bury any chance you have of having a good day.

What you discover after you are knocked down

It may not seem like what is happening could possibly be good for you but sometimes it was the only way you could possibly get where you needed to be. It actually can take getting knocked down to find out just what strengths you had buried inside you. Learning your strengths and weaknesses will help you make a plan and carry out that plan to be the best you can be. You may not have planned on falling but unless you plan on staying down you will have to look deep inside to find the strength if you plan on getting up.